RN HALL NURSE

RN HALL NURSE

RN HALL NURSE

PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB POSITION

The primary purpose of your job description is to assist in the planning, organizing, developing, and directing of Nursing Services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, within the individual’s scope of practice, as applicable, and as may be delegated by the DON or Administrator, to assure that an acceptable degree of quality patient care can be maintained.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Listed below is an outline of the duties and responsibilities that you will be required to perform as you are delegated the authority, responsibility, and accountability to carry out your assigned duties.

Although your job description is broad, every effort has been made to make this outline ascomplete as possible. However, we must emphasize that you may be required to perform other related duties and activities.

Develop and maintain a good working rapport with interdepartmental personnel; as well as other departments within the facility to assure that the department services and activities can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents

Assure that department personnel, residents, visitors, etc. follow established policies and procedures, to include safety rules and regulations

Ensure that residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage a complaint, are followed by all department personnel

Meet with department personnel on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services

Review performance of your assigned personnel and make recommendations to the RN Supervisor/DON

Assure that a stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc. are maintained at adequate levels. Requisition equipment and supply needs as required

Notify the patient’s attending/alternate physician, as well as the patient’s legal guardian/ representative, when the patient becomes critically ill, injured, etc. as outlined within our established policies

Work with the facility’s consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as directed by the DON

In cases of death, may call the funeral home as requested by the family, or as otherwise outlined in our established policies. Assure that the body is properly prepared/cleaned for pick up

Evaluate emergencies and determine emergency measures to be used, including the use of chemical or mechanical restraints. Notify the physician and record and follow orders

Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the DON concerning the operation of the nursing unit/shift

Assure that the unit area is maintained in a clean and safe manner for patient comfort and convenience by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained to perform such duties/services

Notify physician of patient accidents/incidents. Fill out and complete accident/incident report forms on all such occurrences and chart such information in the patient’s medical record as outlined in our established policies and procedures

Take TPRs, blood pressures, etc. and chart as required

Attend and participate in your professional associations’ activities and programs, etc. to assure that you keep abreast of current regulations and guidelines, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the department director

Transcribe physician’s orders to patient charts, kardex, treatment plans, etc. to assure that they remain current

Verify the identification of the patient before administering medication, treatment, etc

Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician either within the facility or by outside arrangements, in accordance with established policies and procedures

Administer professional services such as catheterization; tube feedings; suction; applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy and drainage bags; taking blood, sputum, and urine specimens; massage and exercises; care of the dead/dying, etc. as established by our policies and procedures

Assure that personnel follow established infection control and aseptic techniques when isolation procedures become necessary

Make rounds with the physician and assist with examinations and treatment

Notify physician of auto stop orders on specific medications as established by our policies and procedures

Review Medication Administration Record for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of physician orders, and adherence to stop order policies

Carry out restorative and rehabilitative programs to include self-help/care

May perform minor housekeeping duties around the nursing unit

Perform routine charting as required

Notify the attending physician, RN supervisor, and Director of Nursing when a patient is discharged without approval. Assure that appropriate documentation is made in accordance with established policies and procedures

Report all discrepancies of physician’s orders, diet, charting, etc. to the department supervisor

Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing your unit/shift

Other duties as may become necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the department director or Administrator

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in well-lighted/ventilated work areas, as well as throughout the nursing service areas

Sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours

Subject to frequent interruptions

Involved with patients, family members, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions/circumstances

Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc

Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors

Willingness to work beyond normal working hours when necessary

Attend and participate in continuing educational programs

Subject to falls, burns from equipment, infectious disease, substances, odors, etc. throughout the work day

This facility will make reasonable accommodations that will permit an employee to perform the essential functions of his or her position

Lake Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Lake Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Lake Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Lake Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.